Sara Reis da Silva, an Associate Professor with Aggregation from the Institute of Education and Researcher at the Centre for Research in Child Studies of the University of Minho, will participate in the selection and distinction of authors and illustrators for the world's largest award in Children's and Youth Literature. The nomination was put forward by IBBY Portugal, a section represented by the Municipality of Pombal.
This appointment recognizes Sara Reis da Silva's academic and scientific career and her contributions to children's and youth literature, reading promotion, literacy, and reading mediation. It offers an opportunity to distinguish works of excellence and impact among children and young people worldwide.
For the Municipality of Pombal, this distinction highlights the quality of established partnerships and the role of the Municipal Reading Observatory as a space for reflection and promotion of good practices. The Municipality congratulates this appointment, which honors the specialist's career and reinforces the importance of work done in promoting reading.
The Portuguese Section of IBBY has been represented by the Municipality of Pombal's Reading Observatory since 2024, promoting children's and youth literature in Portugal and advocating for universal access to reading. It develops initiatives such as the Caminhos de Leitura Seals and School Reading Clubs, contributing to the international projection of Portuguese literature.
